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Theyre currently in discussions with the FDA. Googles reputation surrounding privacy-related issues will no doubt be a central point of discussion should these things come to market. Google is also in the headlines for its recently announced acquisition of Nest , which is pending regulatory approval. The company makes smart thermostat and smoke alarm devices, and some have questioned what Google will do with the data from these. Nest already told users, Our privacy policy clearly limits the use of customer information to providing and improving Nests products and services. Weve always taken privacy seriously and this will not change. Tony Fadell, the companys CEO, also said at a conference that any changes that may be made in the future will be opt in, and that the company will be transparent about them. Concerned users fear that Nest will fall under the veil of Googles broad privacy policy, which enables it to use data from one of its products with its other products for reasons. More http://www.webpronews.com/google-enabled-advertisers-to-target-users-with-their-sensitive-health-info-2014-01